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L563 YVV

1994 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,031 mi
Last recorded123,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz C116,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL563 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,031 miles

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,542 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken (gearbox)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,119 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension parts

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 117,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Corrosion to under body and suspension parts

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear floorpan corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 113,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear floorpan corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2013 101,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,893 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 70,893 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 67,194 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 67,194 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,208 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 54,086 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 54,085 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 43,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 43,146 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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L563 YVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 116,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L563 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L563 YVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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